Lauren Mazoch
Lorena,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 10 years in acute care and hemodialysis. Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced settings, excelling in patient transport, infection prevention, and vital sign monitoring. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to uphold patient safety and care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
Waco, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity acute medical-surgical renal unit.
- Assisted registered nurses and physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, patient positioning, and sterile environment while anticipating procedural needs to support successful outcomes.
- Documented patient care in Epic and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Uphold infection prevention standards by maintaining patient rooms and equipment, contributing to a sterile healthcare environment.
- Developed and led educational classes for newly hired graduate nurses on renal failure, hemodialysis principles, vascular access, and dialysis patient care, enhancing their clinical competencies.
- Served as a clinical education resource for nursing staff by providing instruction on dialysis equipment, treatment processes, and renal patient care.
- Conducted EKGs, specimen collections, and other laboratory tests under the guidance of physician or RN.
- Upheld infection prevention standards by maintaining patient rooms and equipment, contributing to a sterile healthcare environment.
- Ensured patient safety during transportation for procedures and diagnostic testing.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
Woodway, Texas
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Perform expert cannulation and monitor dialysis access sites.
- Provide hemodialysis treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assess patients before, during, and after treatment and document care accurately.
- Administered medications prescribed by physician prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Educated patients regarding dialysis treatments and disease management.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and care requirements post-dialysis.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment in treatment areas.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
05.2017 - 09.2018
Education
Temple College
Temple, TX 01.2018 - 08.2020
Blinn College
Bryan, TX 08.2016 - 01.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Sterile Technique
- Bedside Procedure Assistance
- Medical Equipment Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Epic EMR management
- Patient Transport & Positioning
- Blood glucose testing
- Room turnover
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certified
Recognition
- Sunshine Award Recipient – Recognized for providing compassionate, patient-centered care and demonstrating excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
03.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
05.2019 - 03.2024
Temple College
01.2018 - 08.2020
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
05.2017 - 09.2018
Blinn College
08.2016 - 01.2018